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Watch moment students sheltered in class during shooting

15-year-old freshman Mark Kluska recorded the moment students huddled together and sheltered in their classroom during an active shooter incident at Oxford High School in Michigan. CNN's Don Lemon explains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xCAPJm via IFTTT

TV star calls out Kim Kardashian over cryptocurrency

While A-list celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Matt Damon are being paid to promote crypto, one actor is publicly bucking the trend. Ben McKenzie, of "The OC" and "Gotham," has become one of the most prominent critics of celebrities endorsing the controversial and booming industry. CNN's Jon Sarlin talks with McKenzie about his journey from TV star to crypto critic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31bzYmH via IFTTT

Former Japan PM tells China, 'a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency'

Japan and the United States could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan, and Beijing needs to understand this, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xF4Rw1 via IFTTT

British spy chief warns of China influence in rare public speech

British spy chief Richard Moore his first public speech since becoming head of the British secret intelligence service, also known as MI6. CNN's Bianca Nobilo reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31enKKt via IFTTT

Renewables are being installed at top speed -- but still far too slow to fix the planet, energy watchdog says

Growth in renewable energy is set to hit an all-time record this year, but is still falling "well short" of what is necessary to slash planet-warming emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d6njEl via IFTTT

Myanmar's military govt files new corruption charge against Suu Kyi - state TV

Myanmar's military government has filed a new corruption charge against deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint, state-run broadcaster MRTV reported on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lnodB1 via IFTTT

These are the world's most expensive cities in 2021

All over the world, it's been a tough year on wallets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3D0W4p7 via IFTTT

How law enforcement is trying to stop mob retail thefts

With in-store customers expected to return in droves for the holiday shopping season, law enforcement agencies are moving to halt a wave of organized "smash-and-grab" crimes at retailers across the US. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d5ds1K via IFTTT

FedEx driver dumped packages at least 6 times into Alabama ravine, sheriff says

Authorities investigating the discovery of hundreds of FedEx packages in an Alabama ravine have questioned the driver they think is responsible -- and believe the driver dumped packages there at least six times, a sheriff said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DaNELU via IFTTT

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely

CNN said Tuesday that it has suspended Chris Cuomo "indefinitely" after new documents released this week indicated that the anchor was more intimately involved than previously known in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, craft a defense amid a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o8SHs3 via IFTTT

Takeaways from the appeals court hearing in Trump's Jan. 6 documents case

An appeals court hearing Tuesday on former President Donald Trump's claim to keep January 6 documents from his presidency private showed that Trump faces an uphill battle to keep the documents out of the hands of House investigators. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3EafxFr via IFTTT

In this city's meth hell, there's no antidote

He says he was just headed to Walgreens. But the expired registration on his car tag meant he could be pulled over. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d34TUX via IFTTT

At least 3 dead in Michigan school shooting

Three people are dead and six were left injured after a shooting Tuesday at Oxford High School in Oxford Michigan, according to Oakland County Undersheriff Michael G. McCabe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xG81iU via IFTTT

Trump's former chief of staff cooperating with January 6 investigators

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Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testifies Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew flew aboard Epstein's private plane

Jeffrey Epstein's former pilot testified in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial Tuesday that a who's who of powerful men, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, flew aboard Epstein's private plane. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FYaoRl via IFTTT

El Chapo's wife sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges

The wife of Mexican drug boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced today to three years in prison and four years of supervised release, along with a forfeiture of $1.5 million, in connection with drug trafficking and money laundering charges related to her husband's narcotics empire. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d2OjV5 via IFTTT

The youngest Astroworld victim's family declined Travis Scott's offer to pay for their 9-year-old's funeral

Rapper Travis Scott said he would pay the funeral costs of the people who died in a crowd crush at his Astroworld Festival in Houston -- but the youngest victim's family says it's declining his offer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pbpMTH via IFTTT

Meet the new CEO of Twitter

Parag Agrawal isn't a household name, but he could soon become one as he takes the lead at one of the world's most influential social media companies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/31fXDlS via IFTTT

Germany is suffering through the worst outbreak since the pandemic began

Germany is in the middle of dealing with their worst Covid-19 outbreak since the pandemic has began. With a combination of low vaccine rates and the new Omicron variant being detected in the country, healthcare leaders are concerned. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3loSoI1 via IFTTT

US removes Colombia's FARC from terrorism blacklist

The US State Department has removed the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known by the acronym the FARC, from its terrorism blacklist, and listed two dissident groups led by former FARC militants. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rD722n via IFTTT

GOP lawmaker fires back at Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) got into a heated argument on Twitter after Mace criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert's (R-CO) offensive remarks about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3rsc9lF via IFTTT

Watch the moment Barbados made Rihanna a national hero

The singer was honored during a larger ceremony marking Barbados' new status as a republic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Ebo5M7 via IFTTT

Trump's former chief of staff reaches deal for initial cooperation with Jan. 6 investigators

Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows is cooperating with the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot and is providing records and agreeing to appear for an initial interview, CNN exclusively has learned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZGYNXm via IFTTT

Another video shows Lauren Boebert suggesting Ilhan Omar was terrorist

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado suggested to a crowd in September that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whom she called "black-hearted" and "evil," was a terrorist. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32BYJcm via IFTTT

Fox host condemned for comparing Fauci to Nazi death camp doctor

Lara Logan, a Fox News personality and host on its streaming service, was condemned by prominent Jewish groups and the Auschwitz Museum after she compared Dr. Anthony Fauci to a Nazi doctor infamous for performing medical experiments at the Auschwitz death camp. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lm4i5e via IFTTT

Arctic could rapidly switch from snow to rain decades sooner than expected, study shows

Rain fell on the summit of Greenland instead of snow for the first time on record in August, as the Northern Hemisphere experienced warmer-than-usual summer temperatures. A new study suggests that's likely to be the norm in just four or five decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3I2FsBn via IFTTT

This is a *super* weird way for Republicans to attack Joe Biden

On Monday, Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York slammed President Joe Biden on Twitter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32NAbNR via IFTTT

Las Vegas police use DNA testing and genealogical research to solve 42-year-old homicide of teen girl

Advanced DNA testing and genome sequencing helped Las Vegas police crack the case of a 16-year-old girl who was found dead 42 years ago, investigators announced Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Eb7SXj via IFTTT

North Korean defector recaptured in China after more than 40 days on run

A North Korean defector who escaped from prison in northeast China has been recaptured by authorities, after more than 40 days on the run in the biting winter cold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3EahnWJ via IFTTT

Here's how your gas could hit $5 a gallon

The surge in oil prices this year has angered drivers, tainted Americans' views on the economy and confounded both the White House and Federal Reserve. Unfortunately, JPMorgan Chase says the oil spike is just getting started. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lgZXR2 via IFTTT

CNN to conduct 'thorough review' of documents showing Chris Cuomo's intimate role advising brother Andrew Cuomo

CNN said Monday that it will evaluate new information that sheds light on how anchor Chris Cuomo sought to help his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid a flurry of sexual misconduct allegations earlier this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3I7yCu8 via IFTTT

Lululemon claims Peloton is a 'copycat'

Lululemon on Monday followed through on its threat to sue Peloton over the "copycat products" in the exercise bike company's new clothing line. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HYtB7j via IFTTT

Pentagon to build up US bases in Guam and Australia to meet China challenge

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Scientists 'astounded' as first living robots reproduce in way not seen in plants or animals

The US scientists who created the first living robots say the life forms, known as xenobots, can now reproduce -- and in a way not seen in plants and animals. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3roXFD5 via IFTTT

Lionel Messi wins seventh Ballon d'Or, while Alexia Putellas wins her first women's title

Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d'Or title on Monday, while Alexia Putellas won her first Ballon d'Or Féminin title. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3D6udUK via IFTTT

Sweden's lawmakers elect the country's first female Prime Minister -- again

Swedish lawmakers have again elected Magdalena Andersson to the role of prime minister -- days after she resigned from the post -- and she is set once more to become the first female leader in the country's history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3D3txzp via IFTTT

US intelligence community 'struggled' to brief Trump, CIA study says

The US intelligence community "struggled" to brief President-elect Donald Trump in 2016, achieving "only limited success" in educating and developing a relationship with the incoming president, according to a newly released unclassified history of the transition period published by the CIA's in-house academic center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xB9pDN via IFTTT

White House unveils this year's Christmas decorations

Jill Biden reveals the White House Christmas decorations, spotlighting first responders and frontline workers with the theme "gifts from the heart." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xHA3Le via IFTTT

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? Socialite and ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein goes on trial

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has gained global notoriety as the former girlfriend and social companion of the convicted pedophile and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p9rJQp via IFTTT

Republican lawmaker condemns her colleague's divisive anti-Muslim remarks

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) reacts to inflammatory and anti-Muslim comments made by her colleague Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3reqBh6 via IFTTT

Trial of Jussie Smollett, accused of lying to police about an alleged hate crime, begins Monday with jury selection

The long road in the Jussie Smollett case finally reaches trial Monday in Chicago, more than two years after police first alleged the actor lied about being the victim of a hate crime and wrongfully diverted weeks of investigative manpower. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZyFhMF via IFTTT

Bash asks Schiff: Is Merrick Garland letting Trump off the hook?

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) says he wonders why the Department of Justice and Attorney General Merrick Garland haven't pursued an investigation into former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election results in a key state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3D2JjdE via IFTTT

Lydia Ko: 'Sometimes results are so overrated,' says former world No. 1

The 24-year-old Lydia Ko has had more success than most golfers can imagine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FVN5HH via IFTTT

Deer are consuming the world's largest organism, killing off its opportunity for growth

In the Wasatch Mountains of the western US on the slopes above a spring-fed lake, there dwells a single giant organism that provides an entire ecosystem on which plants and animals have relied for thousands of years. Found in my home state of Utah, "Pando" is a 106-acre stand of quaking aspen clones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3pcu4dg via IFTTT

Global markets brace for a nervous week ahead over Omicron concerns

Asia Pacific markets were down on Monday as investors continued to digest news about a new Covid-19 variant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FVhmq5 via IFTTT

Beverly Hills police say they're investigating anti-Semitic flyers distributed one night before the beginning of Hanukkah

Police in Beverly Hills, California, have launched an investigation after residents received anti-Jewish hate speech flyers ahead of the first night of Hanukkah, the department said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FWZWtq via IFTTT

Novak Djokovic likely to skip Australian Open over vaccine mandate, says father

Novak Djokovic is unlikely to play at the Australian Open if rules on Covid-19 vaccinations are not relaxed, the world number one's father, Srdjan Djokovic, said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3I4MsNS via IFTTT

Fauci fires back at Ted Cruz's comments

In an interview with CBS News, Dr. Anthony Fauci reacted to comments from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) saying that he should face federal prosecution over some of his testimony before Congress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3lgnrWt via IFTTT

Writer explains why he thinks Democrats are 'screwed' in midterms

Writer Chris Arnade has spent months walking around the US and talking to voters and says the main reason that Americans have a negative perception of President Biden is that there has not been a post-pandemic return to normalcy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FYGoov via IFTTT

CNN's Stelter: Media has made America more difficult to govern

CNN's Brian Stelter says that media-opposition to presidents, no matter how good or bad things are, has made America harder to govern. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3o169ya via IFTTT

Expert says this is the most important thing we need to know about Omicron

Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the Omicron variant and when we'll know if vaccines are effective against it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xwUYk8 via IFTTT

Egypt reopens 3,000 year-old 'Avenue of the Sphinxes' with grand ceremony

The more than 3,000-year-old road, linking two Egyptian temple complexes, was first discovered in the late 1940s and has since undergone decades of excavation and restoration efforts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DY8a3F via IFTTT

Watch this historic power plant's smokestacks flatten in demolition

A more than 60-year-old coal-fired power plant has been partially demolished in New South Wales, Australia, according to CNN-affiliate Nine News. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30SG7EN via IFTTT

Barbados is ready to ditch Britain's Queen. For many in the country, the move has been a long time coming

Queen Elizabeth will have one less realm next week when Barbados severs its final imperial links to Britain by removing the 95-year-old as its head of state and declaring itself a republic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32zmzp7 via IFTTT

Frank Williams, Williams F1 team founder, dies aged 79

Frank Williams, the founder of the Williams Formula 1 team and the longest-serving team principal the sport has ever seen, has died aged 79. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xD0i5l via IFTTT

The Omicron variant is spreading across Europe with at least 13 cases identified in the Netherlands

At least 13 people who got tested at Amsterdam Schiphol airport after traveling from South Africa on Friday have tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant, Dutch health authorities said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p6bYK6 via IFTTT

John Roberts' long history with abortion and Roe v. Wade

Since his first job as a young lawyer in Washington, John Roberts' work has been entangled with Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that gave women a right to end a pregnancy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3roB6hI via IFTTT

Jurors send a powerful message

"I do not pretend to understand the moral universe," wrote anti-slavery Unitarian minister Theodore Parker in a sermon published in 1853. "The arc is a long one, my eye reaches but little ways; I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight; I can divine it by conscience. And from what I see I am sure it bends toward justice." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zun9TZ via IFTTT

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake shakes Peru

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Peru early Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Study (USGS) and Peru's National Seismology Center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p7iUGL via IFTTT

Thai monkey festival returns as tourists finally come back to the country

Watched by tourists and locals, thousands of monkeys in Lopburi in central Thailand feasted on two tons of fruits and vegetables after the town's Monkey Festival resumed following a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nYYUa5 via IFTTT

This Maryland woman just claimed her third $50,000 lottery prize

A Maryland woman is celebrating after winning the lottery for a third time in about three years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3E7JW7q via IFTTT

Hong Kong protest film wins best documentary at Chinese-language 'Oscars'

A documentary about pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong won a high-profile award at the Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars, in Taiwan on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cXVqOB via IFTTT

Moderate House Republican warns McCarthy over embracing far-right members

A moderate House Republican is firing off a warning shot at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as he caters to his right flank in a quest for the speaker's gavel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FUeaLk via IFTTT

A 5-year-old child was fatally shot by teenager making a video for social media, Minnesota police say

A 5-year-old in Brooklyn, Park, Minnesota, was shot and killed on Thanksgiving by a 13-year-old who accidentally fired a gun while a group of kids were making a video for social media, according to local police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p9Zt0d via IFTTT

Iran nuclear talks to restart as US emphasizes it's 'prepared to use other options' if diplomacy fails

The US and its allies restart Iran nuclear talks on Monday unsure how Tehran's new government will approach negotiations, not optimistic about the prospects ahead and emphasizing that if diplomacy fails, the US is "prepared to use other options." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cXOq4y via IFTTT

How a Seattle man became a lifeline for persecuted LGBQT people in other countries

Michael Failla doesn't get much sleep. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p8OPGJ via IFTTT

New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labor, gives birth

New Zealand Member of Parliament Julie Anne Genter got on her bicycle early on Sunday and headed to the hospital. She was already in labor, and she gave birth an hour later. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3leEdoT via IFTTT

Stowaway found in landing gear of plane at Miami airport

Authorities discovered an apparent stowaway Saturday in the landing gear of a flight from Guatemala at the Miami International Airport, local and federal officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nX3FAQ via IFTTT

NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Curley Culp dies aged 75

Former Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers legend Curley Culp died Saturday, according to a statement from his family. Culp was 75 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HWMc3B via IFTTT

US Customs officials seize nearly 4,000 bongs at DC airport

US Customs and Border Protection officials seized a shipment of almost 4,000 bongs at Washington Dulles International Airport, the agency said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/316SKMq via IFTTT

Boris Johnson confirms Omicron covid cases in UK

Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines next steps after the first cases of the highly-contagious Omicron variant of Covid-19 were confirmed in the United Kingdom. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cX6J9X via IFTTT

China's crackdown on Hong Kong fuels fears in Taiwan

As China cracked down on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, the Taiwanese public watched on anxiously. Some fear they could be next to see harsher clampdowns as China steps up pressure on the democratic island of 24 million to "unify" with the mainland. CNN's Will Ripley reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HZGIoP via IFTTT

World leader claims Russia is plotting coup against him

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that a group of Ukrainians and Russians are planning a coup against him at the beginning of December. CNN's Matthew Chance reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FP4RfH via IFTTT

UK PM announces 'targeted' measures to combat Covid variant

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What we learned about global travel this week

Countries around the world imposed travel restrictions after the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in South Africa, more than 2.3 million Americans traveled by air for Thanksgiving, and in Asia-Pacific, New Zealand and the Philippines revealed new reopening plans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nWx3Y5 via IFTTT

At least 2 dead as Storm Arwen thrashes the UK

At least two people are reported to have died as Britain was battered by severe weather with winds reaching speeds of over 90 mph (144 km/h) in some areas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cVX97k via IFTTT

Adele's '30' becomes 2021's fastest-selling album in both the US and UK

Adele has made another record-breaking return to the charts, as her latest album "30" claims the title of fastest-selling album of 2021 in both the US and the UK. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CS71JP via IFTTT

The 'betrayal' that could kill Britain's railway romance

The romance of rail travel has seduced many travelers over the years. Sitting in a train as it slips quietly out of a city, along tunnels and viaducts, sneaking glimpses of people's backyards before rolling into open countryside is one of life's true pleasures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Zsr9o2 via IFTTT

Peng Shuai: WTA remains 'deeply concerned 'about Chinese tennis star

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) "remains deeply concerned" that Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai "is not free from censorship or coercion." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3E0643g via IFTTT

Why these students are dreading their 21st birthdays

Most college students can't wait for their 21st birthdays. But Lakshmi Parvathinathan is terrified. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3D4l1jO via IFTTT

World Chess Championship: Chess is sexy again. But for Magnus Carlsen, it's business as usual

The press conference in Dubai ahead of the World Chess Championship is running 30 minutes late. However, that hasn't quelled the feverish anticipation of the crowd of journalists clambering for a good spot to photograph Magnus Carlsen, the world's best chess player. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cVPPZ8 via IFTTT

3 burned bodies found in Solomon Islands' Chinatown following violent protests

Three charred bodies have been found in a burned out building in the Chinatown district of the Solomon Islands' capital, Honiara -- the first reported fatalities after three days of violent protests that saw more than 100 people arrested. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nVxi5C via IFTTT

1 person shot at Tacoma Mall in Washington state, authorities say

One person was shot at the Tacoma Mall in Washington state on Friday night, sending shoppers scrambling for safety, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ldTNky via IFTTT

China's crackdown on Hong Kong fuels fears in Taiwan

As China cracked down on the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, the Taiwanese public watched on anxiously. Some fear they could be next to see harsher clampdowns as China steps up pressure on the democratic island of 24 million to "unify" with the mainland. CNN's Will Ripley reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HZGIoP via IFTTT

At least 19 killed in bus crash in central Mexico

At least 19 people were killed and 20 more injured on Friday when a passenger bus traveling on a highway in central Mexico crashed into a house, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p36oIf via IFTTT

Canada issues weather 'red alert' for British Columbia

Environment Canada has issued its first "red alert" for British Columbia ahead of what officials are characterizing as a dangerous weather system expected to push more atmospheric rivers into the province. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/313EzY2 via IFTTT

One dead in shooting at entrance to Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego

One person was shot and killed at the entrance of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego Friday, authorities have confirmed to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nVtQb0 via IFTTT

China's crackdown on Hong Kong may have pushed Taiwan further away than ever

In just five years, Lin Fei-fan went from charging into Taiwan's legislature and occupying the building with hundreds of students to a senior job for the island's ruling party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32DPtVh via IFTTT

A murder suspect jumped on a flight. Now he's stuck in quarantine

China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/310WjmK via IFTTT

Stephen Sondheim, master of musical theater, dead at 91, New York Times says

Stephen Sondheim, the renowned composer of "Into the Woods," "Sweeney Todd," "Gypsy," "Sunday in the Park with George" and other essential works of musical theater, died early Friday morning at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, according to the New York Times. He was 91. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CYP1xj via IFTTT

Biden administration calls for hike in federal drilling fees in report that largely sidesteps climate issues

The Department of the Interior on Friday released a long-awaited review of oil and gas drilling on federal lands and oceans that recommends an increase in leasing fees and consideration of environmental concerns in leasing decisions. But the report largely sidesteps climate change issues, and does not recommend a halt to new oil and gas leasing -- a promise President Joe Biden campaigned on. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p116gp via IFTTT

South African epidemiologist says he's 'quite worried' about new Covid variant

Salim Abdool Karim, an epidemiologist and former head of South Africa's Ministerial Advisory Committee on Covid-19, tells CNN's Becky Anderson why he's worried about the new Omicron Covid variant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CPJKYU via IFTTT

Missing gun belonging to Brian Laundrie's parents wasn't made public due to 'frenzied atmosphere,' family attorney says

Brian Laundrie's parents discovered a handgun was missing when they voluntarily surrendered their firearms to law enforcement the same day they informed authorities that their son was missing, according to the family's attorney, Steven Bertolino. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cRgYfN via IFTTT

Malawi defends decision to ask Mike Tyson to be its cannabis ambassador

The government of Malawi has defended its decision to invite the former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson to become the country's official cannabis ambassador following a backlash over his conviction for rape in the 1990s. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FNl6di via IFTTT

New Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations discovered

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Hear what Dr. Fauci thinks about vaccine boosters for kids

CNN's John Berman asks Dr. Anthony Fauci about Covid-19 vaccine boosters for kids and teenagers six months after their second vaccine shot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FQ9yFY via IFTTT

Indian farmers forced Modi to back down on new laws. So why aren't they going home?

Santosh Singh's earliest memory is of tilling soil on his family's farm. Now, the 70-year-old farmer's eyes gleam with pride as he recalls watching his grandson do the same. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d5SVdr via IFTTT

Why you might be happier if you don't buy anything on Black Friday

I delight in finding the perfect gift for a loved one and experience joy in thoughtful personal purchases. But I bristle against spending for the sake of spending, especially for manufactured "holidays" like Black Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3100Ztp via IFTTT

Thousands without power in Southern California as fierce winds fuel potential wildfire threat for 17 million people

More than 70,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost power on Thanksgiving as the region battles dangerously dry conditions and high winds, with gusts topping 70 mph in some areas. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HUEMxL via IFTTT

A murder suspect fled to China from Taiwan. Then he got stuck in Covid quarantine

China's stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/310WjmK via IFTTT

Winners of the 2021 Historical Photographer of the Year contest revealed

"The past is never dead," Nobel Prize winning novelist William Faulkner once wrote. "It's not even past." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3l6QSKw via IFTTT

Solomon Islands tells public workers to stay home as violent protests continue for third day

The Solomon Islands government has advised all public servants to stay at home as violent protests continued for a third day on Friday, with crowds gathering at the Prime Minister's residence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32pEui0 via IFTTT

Thanksgiving travelers set pandemic record with more than 2.3 million in the air, TSA says

Thanksgiving travelers have set a new pandemic-era air travel record in the United States. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nRans3 via IFTTT

Longtime IOC member 'puzzled' by reaction to Peng Shuai video call

Long-time International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound has said that he is "puzzled" by the reaction to a video call between three-time Olympian Peng Shuai and IOC president Thomas Bach. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xoikIl via IFTTT

Five US lawmakers defy China by meeting with officials in Taiwan

Five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials, defying Beijing to visit the contested island. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cQZXCq via IFTTT

A new Covid-19 variant could show immune evasion and enhanced transmissibility, South African scientists warn

South Africa's health minister announced Thursday the discovery of a new coronavirus variant that appears to be spreading rapidly in parts of the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CSlx40 via IFTTT

US adds a dozen Chinese companies to its trade blacklist

The Biden administration is piling more pressure on Chinese companies it claims could undermine US national security. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oY98H0 via IFTTT

Norwegian journalists detained in Qatar while reporting on conditions of workers at 2022 World Cup

A Norwegian broadcaster said two of its journalists were arrested by Qatari officials after reporting on the treatment of workers ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oWI4YF via IFTTT

Eight dead and 13 children injured as bomb explodes near school in Somalia

At least eight civilians were killed and 17 others injured, including 13 school children, after a suicide car bomb exploded in Somalia's capital Mogadishu Thursday morning, according to state media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nMDz3w via IFTTT

At least 11 dead, dozens trapped in Russian mining accident

At least 11 people died in an accident at a coal mine in Russia's Siberia on Thursday, local authorities said, as emergency workers tried to rescue dozens more miners who were still trapped deep underground. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cPmbF3 via IFTTT

Politicians are failing to deliver climate justice. Lawyers and scientists could do it in court

There were few memorable moments at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow earlier this month, but a video address by the foreign minister of Tuvalu, speaking in a suit while knee-deep in tropical waters, is a hard one to forget. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3d2MM1D via IFTTT

Nobel Peace Prize-winning PM calls on citizens to join him on front lines. Here's what's happening in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed has announced he will lead his country's soldiers on the front lines of the war against advancing rebel fighters, in the latest escalation of the year-long conflict between his government and rebel groups from the northern Tigray region. CNN's Larry Madowo reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32qGqqt via IFTTT

Haberman discusses RNC: 'There is a tremendous amount of fear of Trump'

New York Times reporter and CNN analyst Maggie Haberman discusses how the RNC is showing their loyalty to former President Donald Trump by continuing to make payments towards his legal bills. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3D1SpYt via IFTTT

Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka: How an internet meme helped fuel sport's biggest rivalry

There were lighthearted jibes about physiques, then a facial expression became a viral internet meme. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/32yPZE3 via IFTTT

More than a dozen remain hospitalized after deadly Waukesha parade crash

More than a dozen people remain hospitalized after a driver rammed an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, over the weekend, killing six people and injuring dozens more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xlXt8u via IFTTT

Giant Sequoias are nearly impossible to kill. Climate change is changing that

California's iconic Giant Sequoias, nearly indestructible trees that can live for thousands of years, are under threat from a range of factors stemming from climate change. CNN's Stephanie Elam reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZkLr2T via IFTTT

Who is Zhang Gaoli? The man at the center of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's #MeToo allegation

Before retiring as vice premier, Zhang Gaoli was the face of China's organizing efforts ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FIgSUc via IFTTT

Biden had benign but potentially precancerous lesion removed during colonoscopy

President Joe Biden had a single 3-millimeter polyp removed during his routine colonoscopy last week at Walter Reed medical center. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZqYQGI via IFTTT

Red Cross warns of 'serious problems' with remote Bangladesh island housing Rohingya refugees

A senior Red Cross official warned that "serious problems" remain with a remote island off southern Bangladesh housing Rohingya refugees, as officials prepared to ship thousands more people there this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3p0vozP via IFTTT

Myanmar troops arrest 18 medics for treating members of anti-junta groups

Myanmar's military has arrested 18 medics for providing treatment to patients who were members of "terrorist organizations," a state-run newspaper said Wednesday, referring to outlawed anti-junta groups. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nOOf1o via IFTTT

China steps up censorship in wake of Peng Shuai allegations

CNN's Will Ripley reports on China's ongoing efforts to censor media reports on the sexual assault allegations made by tennis star Peng Shuai against a retired top Communist party official. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cMDoPo via IFTTT

Pacific island nation enters 36-hour lockdown after protests turn violent

The Solomon Islands imposed a 36-hour lockdown in the capital, Honiara, after protesters calling for the Prime Minister to resign looted stores and set fire to buildings, including in the Pacific nation's Parliament. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CUiOHo via IFTTT

Trump reveals Rittenhouse visited him at Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump said he was recently visited at his Palm Beach, Florida, resort by Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who was acquitted last week on all charges after fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CKe2MJ via IFTTT

Hong Kong restaurant group shelling out $650K to let 250 staff fly to see their families

For Sandeep Arora, home is the ancient city of Jalandhar in India's Punjab region. His wife, son and parents live there, but he hasn't seen them since March 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DLzxOp via IFTTT

Court says soccer star Benzema used 'subterfuge and lies' in sex tape case

It all started with a broken cell phone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZjOKqU via IFTTT

Missouri dig site is home to at least 4 rare dinosaurs, and there could be more

The first tracings of dinosaurs in Missouri were found in the 1940s on the Chronister family's property when they were digging a well. In October, nearly 60 years later, another set of fossils from the same species were uncovered about 50 feet (15 meters) away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DQp4RZ via IFTTT

Statue of Thomas Jefferson removed from New York City Hall after 187 years

After 187 years, a statue of America's third president, Thomas Jefferson, no longer sits in New York City Hall. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CTLj86 via IFTTT

Man who fled Atlanta airport after a weapon discharged is still at large

Days after a gunshot set off a panic inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, police are still looking for the man they say brought the weapon through a security checkpoint and then managed to slip away in the ensuing chaos, firearm in hand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kWzJmD via IFTTT

German parties to present coalition deal

Three German political parties will later on Wednesday present their deal for forming a new coalition government, with left-leaning Olaf Scholz expected to be the next chancellor following lengthy negotiations and a historic election that sees Angela Merkel stepping down after 16 years at the helm. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oPzPxi via IFTTT

WTA's stance on Peng has made it human rights champion, says former U.S. official

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has become the world's "most effective" human rights organization over its leadership on the Peng Shuai case and willingness to lose money to stand by its principles, said Kelley Eckels Currie, former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HQUkTe via IFTTT

Covid surge threatens Europe's economic recovery

A resurgence of coronavirus cases across Europe is feeding fears that the region's strong economic recovery from the pandemic could be jeopardized by another tough winter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r5t90R via IFTTT

Not just the supply chain: Going green is hiking prices, too

President Biden and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell are committed to fighting inflation. But the two may face an uphill battle bringing consumer prices down due to a factor that many experts may not be pricing into the economic picture: the rise of ESG investing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xi8Uy5 via IFTTT

These countries are joining the US in tapping their emergency oil reserves

Some of the world's biggest energy-consuming nations are joining a US-led effort to release strategic oil reserves to try to cool high prices and tame inflation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DMVLQ8 via IFTTT

New Zealand to ease restrictions to Covid-vaccinated international travelers in 2022

New Zealand will allow fully vaccinated international travelers into the country from next year, in a gradual easing of its strict border restrictions that have been in place for more than 18 months to curb the spread of the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FCLFSi via IFTTT

Strong winds and low humidity increase threat of wildfires and power shutoffs in Southern California over Thanksgiving holiday

Blustery and dry Santa Ana winds are whipping up a wildfire threat in Southern California this week, threatening a potential power shutoff over the Thanksgiving holiday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nO4Anm via IFTTT

China's disappearing ships

Ships in Chinese waters are disappearing from global trackers, creating yet another headache for the global supply chain. China's growing isolation from the rest of the world — along with a deepening mistrust of foreign influence — may be to blame. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30OMIA1 via IFTTT

Jamie Dimon jokes that JPMorgan will outlast the Chinese Communist Party

JPMorgan has made significant inroads in China over the last couple of years. Now the bank's top boss is cracking jokes about whether his firm can outlast the country's powerful political machine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xpu4KL via IFTTT

Video shows mob stole $100K of merchandise from Louis Vuitton

More than 14 people rushed into a Louis Vuitton store in Oak Brook, Illinois and stole at least $100,000 in merchandise, police say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HCksku via IFTTT

Biden spins a message of hope as an anxious nation readies for Thanksgiving

When a president has to assure Americans there'll be enough turkey for Thanksgiving, it's a sure sign of national malaise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DS2tEs via IFTTT

Prison staffers made litany of errors prior to Epstein's death, documents reveal

Jeffrey Epstein denied having any suicidal thoughts before he died by suicide, despite some prison staffers noting signs of troubling behavior, according to newly released documents from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FF8lBq via IFTTT

Biden administration invites Taiwan to its 'Summit for Democracy'

The Biden administration has invited Taiwan to its "Summit for Democracy" next month, according to a list of participants published on Tuesday, a move likely to infuriate China, which views the democratically governed island as its territory. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r5P9sG via IFTTT

Pentagon announces plans to streamline UFO reports and analysis

The Department of Defense announced its plans to streamline the collection and analysis of UFO reports across the government Tuesday, following the government's acknowledgment earlier this year that these reports are worth studying and may pose a national security threat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nLu30B via IFTTT

The China market is lucrative for the sports business, but at what cost?

Beijing's influence in sports is growing with its massive potential spending power and fan base. Sports organizations have to be much more delicate with China in order to not be censored or banned from the country. CNN's Will Ripley looks at the cost of prominent brands and organizations that have been accused of courting the Chinese market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oUdcrG via IFTTT

Watch WWE wrestler surprise attacked during live broadcast

WWE wrestler Seth Rollins was tackled and slammed to the floor by a man during a live taping of "Monday Night Raw" in Brooklyn. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r0RBk5 via IFTTT

Trump says Rittenhouse visited him at Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump said he was recently visited at his Palm Beach, Florida, resort by Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who was acquitted last week on all charges after fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3E2AGS1 via IFTTT

A silent killer is choking India's capital. For millions, there's no choice but to breathe it in

Gulpreet Singh begs for food from a dirty hemp mat spread on the sidewalk outside Delhi's South Campus metro station. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cJ2zSW via IFTTT

Philippines navy completes resupply mission after Chinese blockade

Navy vessels from the Philippines successfully completed a resupply mission on Tuesday at a South China Sea outpost, its defense minister said, a day after its President rebuked China at an international summit for its blockade of the area. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xkeD6M via IFTTT

Hong Kong jails 20-year-old activist under national security law

The former leader of Hong Kong pro-independence group Studentlocalism was sentenced on Tuesday to a total of 43 months in prison for trying to separate the city from China, and for money laundering. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HLMBpt via IFTTT

Ring doorbell camera captures arrest of parade killings suspect

A Ring doorbell camera caught the moment that Darrell E. Brooks, the man who is accused of careening his SUV into a Wisconsin parade, was forced to surrender to police after trying to get help from a homeowner to call an Uber. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nKprYB via IFTTT

AstraZeneca CEO on negative press: Our vaccine has been critical for people

AstraZeneca's CEO responds to negative headlines surrounding its Covid-19 vaccine, defends its efficacy and urges governments to vaccinate people. The company, which has delivered 2 billion doses of the vaccine, will set different prices for different countries, according to CEO Pascal Soriot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FL19DJ via IFTTT

Stu Rasmussen, America's first openly transgender mayor, has died

Stewart "Stu" Rasmussen, America's first openly transgender mayor, has died, according to the current mayor of Silverton, Oregon, Kyle Palmer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xgGEM9 via IFTTT

Atlanta-area man accused of killing a couple in their home and stabbing a police officer

An Atlanta-area man accused of stabbing a police officer during an attempted burglary last week has also been charged with murder in connection with the deaths of a firefighter and his wife, officials say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qWIcdk via IFTTT

Suspect in Waukesha parade tragedy faces homicide charges

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Trump's next Jan. 6 circus looms after Stone and Jones are subpoenaed

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At least 45 killed in passenger bus fire in Bulgaria

At least 45 people have died after a passenger bus caught fire on a highway in western Bulgaria, according to state media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FEP9Un via IFTTT

Malikah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, has died, officials say

A daughter of slain Black civil rights activist Malcolm X, Malikah Shabazz, died Monday, the New York Police Department told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xe2MqA via IFTTT

Trump's next January 6 circus looms after Stone and Jones are subpoenaed

Steve Bannon turned the January 6 committee into a politicized spectacle but Alex Jones and Roger Stone could conjure a theater of the absurd out of the probe into one of the most jarring assaults on democracy in US history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cGajoM via IFTTT

Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90

Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan, whose iron-fisted rule of the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive democracy protests, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, his former press aide said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cGjLbO via IFTTT

Amanpour to ex-diplomat: I hear you washing your hands of the country

CNN's Christiane Amanpour presses former US envoy to Afghanistan and Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad on women's rights after the US troops withdrawal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qZ0YAD via IFTTT

At least 35 dead after heavy rain batters south India

At least 35 people have been killed and dozens more remain missing after heavy rains battered parts of southern India, destroying houses and flooding roads, officials said Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nHZmtd via IFTTT

Defense lawyer slammed for bringing up Ahmaud Arbery's toenails in closing arguments

A sentence uttered by a defense attorney in the trial of those accused in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery brought an audible gasp from people in the courtroom Monday -- and elicited outrage from his family and legal experts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3r1HYBz via IFTTT

Video shows SUV crashing through parade barriers

Darrell E. Brooks, 39, of Milwaukee has been identified as the suspect who drove an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He's facing five counts of intentional homicide. CNN's Adrienne Broaddus reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DMh58h via IFTTT

Judge orders pro-Trump attorneys who brought frivolous election fraud case to pay more than $180,000 to defendants they sued

Two lawyers who went to court to claim voter fraud after the 2020 election must pay nearly $180,000 to the defendants they sued, a federal magistrate judge ordered Monday, saying their lawsuit aimed to "manipulate gullible members of the public and foment public unrest." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xrMnPH via IFTTT

US has positioned special ops near Ethiopia for potential US embassy assistance

The US military has positioned US special operations forces in Djibouti to be ready to provide assistance to the US Embassy in Ethiopia if the situation worsens, according to one military official and two sources familiar with the movements. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30NSrWO via IFTTT

Can the US and China ping-pong their way to peace again?

Can the US and China ping-pong their way to peace again? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HWWCQT via IFTTT

Boris Johnson invokes Peppa Pig in rambling speech

Described as "shambolic" by opposition lawmakers, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered a rambling speech filled with awkward, lengthy pauses to the Confederation of British Industry on Monday as he faces scrutiny from the press over whether he's losing control of the government. Bianca Nobilo has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xhTytp via IFTTT

Dems call for Biden to ban oil exports and tap emergency reserves

Nearly a dozen Congressional Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to combat high gas prices by not only releasing barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve but by banning US oil exports, according to a letter viewed by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oQrNo6 via IFTTT

Kevin Spacey ordered to pay nearly $31 million to 'House of Cards' production company

An arbitrator has ordered Kevin Spacey to pay almost $31 million to Media Rights Capital, the production company behind "House of Cards," the Netflix series in which the actor starred for five seasons until he was fired in 2017. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30RHu6s via IFTTT

Brendan Hunt sentenced to 19 months in prison for threatening to assault or murder members of Congress

Brendan Hunt -- whose father is a retired judge and who allegedly threatened the lives of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, now-Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- was sentenced Monday to 19 months in prison after being found guilty of one count of threatening to assault or murder US officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30NBZWy via IFTTT

5 Georgia officers are indicted on murder charges in death of 24-year-old man

Arrest warrants were issued Monday for five Georgia police officers indicted on murder charges for the 2019 killing of a 24-year-old man. Fernando Rodriguez died of asphyxiation after being placed in a prone position while he was handcuffed and held down, allegedly in violation of state law. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nEetno via IFTTT

RNC is paying some of Trump's legal fees in New York probe into Trump Organization

The Republican National Committee is paying some of former President Donald Trump's legal bills, using donor funds to help him pay an attorney representing him in a New York investigation into his company's business practices, according to campaign finance filings and a party spokeswoman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CI2JEG via IFTTT

US announces new Nord Stream 2 sanctions on Russian-linked entity and a vessel

The US imposed new sanctions related to the contested Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oLwTSk via IFTTT

'Tis the season: First lady Jill Biden to receive official White House Christmas tree

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the nation's capital. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nEhN1I via IFTTT

What we know about what happened at the Waukesha Christmas parade

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Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her own criminal trial

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What AOC gets exactly right about Democrats' political problems

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not happy with her party. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nDfWuc via IFTTT

Joe Biden channels his inner Obama with Fed pick

By choosing to stick with Jerome Powell, who Donald Trump selected to be Federal Reserve chairman in 2017, President Biden proved that he learned a valuable lesson from his former boss about continuity over partisan politics during challenging economic times. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kYDeZC via IFTTT

Eddie Redmayne says playing a trans character in 'The Danish Girl' was a mistake

Eddie Redmayne has addressed the controversy surrounding his Oscar-nominated role in "The Danish Girl," calling his decision to play transgender pioneer Lili Elbe in the 2015 drama a "mistake." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HTQ4Cu via IFTTT

Uber Eats to allow orders for cannabis in Ontario

Uber will allow users in Ontario, Canada, to place orders for cannabis on its Uber Eats app, marking the ride-hailing giant's foray into the booming business, a company spokesperson said on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZaetC4 via IFTTT

Peng Shuai has finally appeared in public. But here's why the worries aren't going away

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China may have to juice its economy soon as 'stagflation' risk rises

A Chinese central official has warned that stagflation could weigh on an already struggling economy next year. It's the latest sign that the government may be thinking about taking some aggressive steps to address slowing growth, including its first lending rate cut since early 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30Jpbjp via IFTTT

Michael Cohen's house arrest to end Monday

Michael Cohen is about to be a free man. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x8JC5s via IFTTT

Ericsson to buy cloud firm Vonage for $6.2 billion

Mobile telecoms equipment maker Ericsson said on Monday it had agreed to buy cloud communications firm Vonage for $6.2 billion. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nCWD3X via IFTTT

Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders China does not seek 'hegemony'

Chinese President Xi Jinping told leaders of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit on Monday that Beijing would not "bully" its smaller regional neighbors, amid rising tension over the South China Sea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FC0VyV via IFTTT

5 killed, more than 40 injured after vehicle barrels through a Christmas parade

Five people were killed and more than 40 were injured when a vehicle drove into a Christmas parade Sunday afternoon in Waukesha, Wisconsin, city officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DIAcjz via IFTTT

Rittenhouse is latest symbol of a nation divided on guns, crime and protest

Three days after his acquittal in a polarizing case in Wisconsin, Kyle Rittenhouse is now a teenaged avatar for a nation divided over the nature of justice, the societal role of guns and violence in political discourse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30J2YC3 via IFTTT

LeBron James ejected after a strike to an opposing player's face leads to an on-court scuffle

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ejected during a game against the Detroit Pistons Sunday after making contact with Pistons' Isaiah Stewart in the face. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DV5Qux via IFTTT

Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has finally appeared in public. But here's why the worries aren't going away

Almost as abruptly as she had vanished, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public view over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DJcG6e via IFTTT

Video shows SUV narrowly miss little child as it barrels down road

There are multiple fatalities and more than 20 people are injured after an SUV plowed through a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Video of the incident shows the vehicle rushing past a small child standing on the edge of the street before it drives into the crowd. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3xbvLvh via IFTTT

'I'm honestly speechless': CNN commentator reacts to CPAC banning Sesame Street characters

CNN's Jim Acosta and political commentator Kirsten Powers react to CPAC banning Sesame Street characters from attending the conservative organization's 2022 conference over Sesame Street's promotion of Covid-19 vaccines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CFCSNJ via IFTTT

Covid ravages Romania amid onslaught of fake news and superstition

Intensive care units and morgues are filling up in Romania amid record levels of Covid-19 related deaths and one of Europe's lowest vaccination rates. Doctors say they can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, as vast swathes of the population remain reluctant to get vaccinated. Medics say they struggle against fake news, suspicion and superstition. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports from Romania. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oQHcVd via IFTTT

How to fix your sleep position to relieve back pain

Physical therapists Bob and Brad put out videos every day to an audience of millions on YouTube. They explain why your current sleeping position is putting your back out of whack and how to fix it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FA6gXj via IFTTT

Smerconish has a theory about Biden's low poll numbers

CNN's Michael Smerconish has a theory about the real reason why President Joe Biden's poll numbers are so low ... and it involves former President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ZadUbA via IFTTT

Bill Maher sounds off on teaching critical race theory

During a discussion about critical race theory with CNN's Chris Cuomo, Bill Maher says that he's all for teaching the history of racism in the US in schools but is against teaching racism is the essence of America. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nBN0CM via IFTTT

Multiple people injured when driver plows through a Wisconsin holiday parade

A car ran through a Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas Parade Sunday night, leaving multiple people injured, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel intern Kaylee Staral, who was at the parade. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CFnTDx via IFTTT

Two missionaries released in Haiti after group kidnapping

Two missionaries kidnapped in Haiti over a month ago have been released, according to a statement by the US-based Christian Aid Ministries. CNN has not been able to independently confirm their release. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CDyTkH via IFTTT

Missing tennis star appears on video call with Olympic and Chinese officials

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Fasting 2 days a week can help obese people keep off the weight with modest results, study finds

The 5:2 diet, a type of intermittent fasting, is no more effective than traditional approaches to weight loss, according to what researchers said was the first study of the regimen in a "real-life setting." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Hw3Gnb via IFTTT

Residents evacuated from Italian island Vulcano over carbon dioxide levels

Most of the 250 permanent residents of a volcanic Italian island have been told to evacuate after levels of carbon dioxide in the air spiked dangerously, causing respiratory problems to people and their pets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DGOSQb via IFTTT

Justin Bieber called on to cancel Saudi Arabia concert by slain journalist's fiancée

The fiancée of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi wrote an open letter published by the Washington Post calling for Justin Bieber to cancel his upcoming concert in Saudi Arabia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CDjQHQ via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton wins Qatar Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton put in a faultless drive to win Sunday's inaugural Qatar Grand Prix and cut Max Verstappen's championship lead to just eight points. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DHM5WU via IFTTT

Skin lightening is an $8.6 billion industry. This woman is trying to stop it

For over a decade, Amira Adawe has devoted her life to putting an end to the skin lightening industry, particularly the use of creams that contain toxic levels of mercury. Here's how she's doing it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DnXhbd via IFTTT

Violent clashes erupt during anti-lockdown demonstrations in Europe

Protests in European countries against new Covid-19 restrictions turned violent over the weekend as cases continue to rise in the continent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DDUY43 via IFTTT

Adele wants you to listen to her album in order, and Spotify agrees

When it comes to her art, Adele has a certain way she likes things to be done. The singer believes the tracks on an album should be listened to in their order of arrangement -- and now she's got streaming giant Spotify onside. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nA3hYY via IFTTT

Sudan's military agrees to reinstate ousted civilian prime minister

Sudan's military chief and the prime minister he overthrew last month have reached a deal for the reinstatement of the premier and the release of jailed political detainees, mediators said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CwUTxC via IFTTT

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer out as Manchester United manager after string of poor results

Manchester United have confirmed the departure of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, one day after the club suffered a humiliating 4-1 Premier League defeat at Watford. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qXMIbh via IFTTT

'Germany has humanity': Hear from mother trying to cross Belarus border

CNN's Matthew Chance reports after violence broke out on the EU's border with Belarus where thousands of migrants have been trying to cross in hopes of a better life in Europe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30yz8Re via IFTTT

'SNL' has Judge Jeanine go over the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and a chat with Donald Trump

There was a lot of news to cover from this week, and "Saturday Night Live" had its Judge Jeanine take it all on. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DGbAbb via IFTTT

It didn't take long for police to see the Turpin children's horrifying reality

Jordan Turpin was 17 years old when she found herself crawling out of a window of her family's home, hoping to save the lives of her 12 siblings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DCAAQK via IFTTT

Meet the 70-year-old who is believed to be the oldest woman to climb Yosemite's El Capitan

Dierdre Wolownick dreamed of watching the sunset from the top of Yosemite National Park's famous El Capitan rock formation in California. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cxbDKm via IFTTT

China downgrades its diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan issue

China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania on Sunday, expressing strong dissatisfaction with Vilnius for allowing Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in the Baltic state, raising tensions in a spat that has also dragged in Washington. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cyCk1t via IFTTT

The victims of the Belarus border crisis were obvious. For Poland's government, it was a useful distraction

It was clear who the losers were in the dispute between Poland and Belarus. The thousands of migrants who became stranded on the border in freezing conditions had their dreams of a new future in Europe dashed, and some are now being repatriated to their home countries. But for Poland's government, the crisis helped to divert attention from a series of uncomfortable issues. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x6q2qD via IFTTT

Jan. 6 committee member: Many of 200+ witnesses are ex-Trump admin staff who voluntarily came forward

A member of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack told CNN Saturday many of the more than 200 witnesses they have interviewed are former officials from the Trump administration who came forward voluntarily. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HzTkTn via IFTTT

She died from a snakebite. But the real killer was her husband

Uthra's mother found her daughter lying motionless in bed at the family home, her left arm dotted with blood. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HGrG75 via IFTTT

Adele to star in televised concert special, 'An Audience With Adele,' following release of new album

Adele is not going easy on her fans, with the singer starring in a highly anticipated televised UK concert special on Sunday following the release of her new album, "30." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DBMjiw via IFTTT

Where Xi's China is heading

Imagine, for a moment, what the world looks like to people living in China today — say, to an average couple. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nBvQ8v via IFTTT

There's nothing more frightening in America today than an angry White man

The Brute. The Buck. And, of course, the Thug. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nAKfSd via IFTTT

Exploring mysterious worlds in 'The Hunt for Planet B'

If the universe is a seemingly endless desert, planet Earth is just a grain of sand. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qSQNxt via IFTTT

Make Chile great again? Meet the far-right presidential candidate tempting voters from Chile's left and center

"This is the first time I will vote for a right-wing candidate. I consider myself a leftist, but today I am 100% sure I will go for José Antonio Kast," said Rodrigo Álvarez, a 48-old sociologist and public administrator, referring to Chile's far right presidential candidate, a long-time conservative politician and defender of former dictator Augusto Pinochet's regime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qWjTfE via IFTTT

Queen marks first wedding anniversary without Prince Philip

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has reached her first wedding anniversary since the death of her husband, Prince Philip. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FDuTTf via IFTTT

Rolls-Royce claims to have developed the world's fastest all-electric aircraft

British aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce says it has developed the "world's fastest all-electric aircraft," according to a statement from the company. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z6e9nU via IFTTT

Nigerian musician Davido says he will give $600,000 to charity after online appeal

Nigerian-American musician Davido has announced he will donate more than $600,000 to orphanages across Nigeria, after hosting an impromptu online appeal that initially sparked amusement and confusion from his fans. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kUi7YF via IFTTT

Chinese state media shares video clips purporting to show tennis star Peng Shuai

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Fire breaks out near Place de L'Opera in Paris

A large fire broke out in a building on boulevard des Capucines, near the Place de L'Opera square in central Paris on Saturday, sending clouds of smoke rising into the air. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kVa1Pb via IFTTT

Dr. Gupta breaks down new booster data

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses new data out of Israel which explains why CDC vaccine advisers voted to recommend Covid-19 booster shots for all adults. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x5dcZE via IFTTT

The EU realizes it can't rely on America for protection. Now it has a blueprint for a new joint military force

The chaos at the border between Poland and Belarus is just the latest incident to get top brass in Brussels pondering what the European Union should do long-term about its internal security. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DAbaDa via IFTTT

'We're expecting Novak to come': Players must be vaccinated to play in Australian Open

Players will have to be fully vaccinated to participate in the upcoming Australian Open, with Tennis Australia Chief Executive Officer Craig Tiley hopeful that men's world No. 1 Novak Djokovic will be competing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z6MVgV via IFTTT

New lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 280 Astroworld Festival concertgoers

A new lawsuit has been filed on behalf of more than 280 Astroworld Festival concertgoers, the Thomas J. Henry Law firm announced in a news release Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cy3ghH via IFTTT

FBI searched under New Jersey bridge for Jimmy Hoffa's remains last month

The FBI conducted another search for the remains of one-time Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa last month, this time under a bridge in Jersey City, New Jersey, a source with knowledge of the search told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nBsBxP via IFTTT

Armored truck scatters cash on freeway

Money rained down on a San Diego freeway Friday morning, when one of the doors of an armored truck popped open and bags holding cash fell out. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nyyOuf via IFTTT

Asia's quiet militarization threatens to turn the region into a powder keg

In Shanghai's sprawling Jiangnan Shipyard, workers are fitting the catapults that will separate China's latest and most advanced aircraft carrier from its two outdated sister ships. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2Z665n7 via IFTTT

Marriott rejected Uyghur conference to maintain 'political neutrality'

The Marriott hotel in Prague refused to host a conference this month aimed at drawing attention to alleged human rights abuses in China, the hotel chain confirmed to CNN on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x6vTMk via IFTTT

Must-watch videos of the week

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Phone glitch leaves some Tesla drivers locked out

One of the perks of owning a Tesla is using your smartphone as a key to open and drive your car. It does away with carrying a separate key fob in your pocket. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kQ5oWU via IFTTT

Peter Jackson on why Beatles footage was in vault for 50 years

Director Peter Jackson tells CNN's Anderson Cooper about his meeting with Sir Paul McCartney to discuss footage of The Beatles recording their iconic album "Let It Be". Watch "Full Circle" Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm E.T. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FyheN7 via IFTTT

Jury to begin deliberations in Charlottesville Unite the Right civil trial

A jury is expected to begin deliberations Friday in the civil case involving White nationalists who organized a two-day rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017 when a protester killed a person and others were injured in the chaos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x0x7cd via IFTTT

Kim Kardashian, Leeds owner Radrizzani help 130 Afghan female players fly to Britain

Reality star Kim Kardashian and Leeds United soccer club owner Andrea Radrizzani helped former Afghanistan captain Khalida Popal in flying 130 Afghan women soccer players and their families from Pakistan to Britain on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3FwWPYY via IFTTT

FIFA set to review controversial penalty in World Cup qualifier

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has emphatically hit back at match manipulation allegations made by South Africa after the sides' World Cup qualifying match on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HBacsG via IFTTT

Austria imposes national lockdown as Covid-19 crisis deepens

Austria will impose a national lockdown on Monday as Covid-19 cases soar, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg announced Friday, becoming the first European country to do so this fall. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30EaH4S via IFTTT

Gang sold tons of horse disguised as beef and put rotting meat in hamburgers, Brazilian officials say

A gang of six people accused of stealing horses for slaughter and selling the meat to restaurants disguised as beef has been arrested in southern Brazil, according to officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3qOqpF6 via IFTTT

Testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing has concluded. Here's what we've learned

After 10 days of court proceedings with more than 20 witnesses and investigators providing testimony, prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin closing arguments Monday in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30HbtOg via IFTTT

Memphis police release photos of suspects in rapper Young Dolph's fatal shooting

Police have released surveillance photos of two suspects they believe killed rapper Young Dolph. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nxgNwp via IFTTT

Springboks great says he would have taken the knee as a player if he had the opportunity

While South Africa's rugby team has decided not to take a knee before games, former Springbok Bryan Habana says he would have done so if he had the opportunity during his playing days. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x9AwFB via IFTTT

Peng Shuai is China's first #MeToo accuser; now she's missing

Former tennis pro Pam Shriver and Economist China editor James Miles weigh the impact of the star's disappearance on world sports and global relations from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x43jLU via IFTTT

House Democrats finally on the verge of passing Biden's massive social spending bill

House Democrats are on the cusp of passing President Joe Biden's sweeping social spending and climate change bill after months of feuding. But the likely win on Friday will only pose new questions over whether the $1.9 trillion measure can survive the Senate and then offer the short-term jolt of political energy Biden's wobbling presidency needs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oLeoNR via IFTTT

The Philippines announces it will reopen to tourists 'soon'

The Philippines is looking to open its borders to fully vaccinated tourists coming from "green list" countries "soon," the country's Department of Tourism announced on Friday, November 19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DxguHj via IFTTT

WTA chairman willing to pull out of China if tennis star Peng Shuai not fully accounted for

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House Democrats delay Build Back Better vote after McCarthy stalls floor action

House Democrats will push back a vote on President Joe Biden's plan to dramatically expand the social safety net after House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy stalled floor action with a marathon speech that stretched into the early hours of Friday morning. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Cy0wLQ via IFTTT

To Shohei Ohtani's superfans, he's always been an MVP

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani has been unanimously voted as the American League's MVP. CNN's Blake Essig takes a look at how the baseball superstar's fan base has rallied around their favorite player. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cq1a3B via IFTTT

Taiwan unveils new F-16V fighter jets amid military threats from China

Taiwan on Thursday showed off its newest military hardware -- upgraded F-16 fighter jets that would be at the heart of the island's defense in the event of an air attack from China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x0sb77 via IFTTT

CNN reporter presses Belarus foreign minister about migrant crisis

CNN's Matthew Chance presses Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei about the migrant crisis at the Belarus-Poland border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DzHIgB via IFTTT

Meadows suggests Trump should be elected speaker if Republicans win House

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows blasted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's leadership style on Thursday, suggesting that if Republicans win control of the House next year, the party should install former President Donald Trump as its next speaker. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3x9qIeU via IFTTT

Rupert Murdoch has a message for Trump

News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch addressed shareholders and said that former President Donald Trump should move on from the 2020 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nsPuDk via IFTTT

Philippines' Duterte says cocaine user among presidential election candidates

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte declared on Thursday in a televised speech that an unnamed candidate for next year's presidential election was a cocaine user. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30G1V61 via IFTTT

WTA chairman willing to pull out of China if tennis star Peng Shuai not accounted for

The head of the Women's Tennis Association Steve Simon has said he is willing to lose hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai's is not fully accounted for and her allegations investigated. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HtgkTQ via IFTTT

How low will Biden go?

A new Quinnipiac University national poll has some very dire news for President Joe Biden: His job approval rating sits at a lousy 36%. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cuorkV via IFTTT

Fresh look at pandemic origins points straight to food market in Wuhan, scientist says

A fresh look at the possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic points straight back to the Huanan seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a scientist who has been studying the pandemic from the beginning asserted Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3CpBYVq via IFTTT

State attorneys general launch investigation into Meta-owned Instagram's impact on kids

A bipartisan group of 10 state attorneys general have launched an investigation into Meta, the social media company formerly known as Facebook, focused on the potential harms of its Instagram platform on children and teens. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nuwO66 via IFTTT

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, surprises with visit to Ellen DeGeneres talk show

Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, is appearing on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in her first visit to a television talk show since becoming a member of the British royal family. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kO7rKW via IFTTT

Biden set to revive US-Mexico-Canada summit

President Joe Biden plans to focus on migration, the Covid-19 pandemic and economic integration when he convenes a summit of North American leaders at the White House on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kO1bCN via IFTTT

Hello from your best friend -- the device that lets your dog call you

Forget fetching sticks and chewing bones, that's so last century. Today's dogs have much more exciting options when it comes to hobbies --- including video calling their owners. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kJ8AmQ via IFTTT

Azeem Rafiq doesn't want his kids to play cricket and 'be in pain'

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq says he would stop his children from getting into cricket as he doesn't want his "son or daughter to be in pain." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HBBoYC via IFTTT

What Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney thinks about Apple, China and the 'metaverse'

Tim Sweeney is on a mission. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3cqrRoB via IFTTT

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fires back at GOP over Gosar's violent video

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke out on the House floor during the vote to censure Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) over a video posted to his Twitter and Instagram depicting violence and the apparent killing of the Democratic congresswoman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Hwfy8J via IFTTT

'In this house, I'm in charge': UK house speaker shuts down Boris Johnson

Lindsay Hoyle, the UK's Speaker of the House of Commons, stepped in during a fiery parliamentary debate session. He rebuked Prime Minister Boris Johnson, opposition leader Keir Starmer and the most senior figures of both parties for their poor parliamentary behavior, saying he expected better politics from both sides. CNN's Bianca Nobilo has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Hw88SQ via IFTTT

Warren Buffett-backed Paytm stumbles on first day of trading after launching milestone IPO for India

It's turning into a monumental year for India's stock market, as yet another big startup makes its public debut. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30C5H0d via IFTTT

Europe was already facing a winter gas crisis. The risks just got even bigger

When Germany announced this week that it had suspended the process of certifying a controversial new Russian gas pipeline called Nord Stream 2, the response in energy markets was immediate. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nrdtCT via IFTTT

Americans aren't feeling relief from Biden's big Washington victory

If it was just about selling Americans on the infrastructure law, Democrats might have a hope. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DxBQVa via IFTTT

Jurors to begin third day of deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial

The jury is set to enter its third day of deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial on Thursday for charges related to the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of another during last year's unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kKzVoI via IFTTT

Mississippi executes man who pleaded guilty to murder and sexual assault in the state's first execution since 2012

A Mississippi man who pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and sexually assaulting her 12-year-old daughter was executed Wednesday, making him the first death row inmate put to death in the state since 2012. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kMOzMg via IFTTT

British F-35 fighter jet crashes while flying off aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

A British F-35, one of the newest stealth fighter jets in the UK military, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday morning while operating off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, the UK Defense Ministry said in a tweet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Hx1agr via IFTTT

Vietnam police summon noodle seller after 'Salt Bae' parody video

Police in Vietnam have summoned a beef noodle seller who filmed himself imitating Nusret Gokce, or "Salt Bae", days after a top Vietnamese official was caught on camera eating gold-encrusted steak at the Turkish celebrity chef's London restaurant. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HuGu8T via IFTTT

Prosecutors rest their case in trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery

The prosecution in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killing rested its case Tuesday afternoon after eight days of testimony and 23 witnesses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DmMvlw via IFTTT

Tennis stars rally for Chinese player Peng Shuai

Chinese state media CGTN has released an email alleged to be from Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai claiming she is fine amid growing concern for her whereabouts. Some have doubts about the email, and it raises concerns for Peng's safety. CNN's Ivan Watson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HHbWRs via IFTTT

What a US diplomatic boycott of the Olympics would mean

The Olympics are about a lot more than sports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DHEEzj via IFTTT

Americans are overdosing on a drug they don't know they're taking

Fueled by the coronavirus pandemic and an increase in fentanyl use, the US drug epidemic exploded while Americans were locked down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Ds4bML via IFTTT

'Eye for an eye': What this vote means for Democrats' future

The House voted largely along party lines to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona. The move comes after he posted a photoshopped anime video on his Twitter and Instagram accounts showing him appearing to kill Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and attacking President Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nsCCNq via IFTTT

Watch the stand up comedy routine that's polarized India

Vir Das, a stand-up comedian from India, shared his thoughts on the nation's social issues in a monologue called "Two Indias" while performing in Washington, DC. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Hx1Rq4 via IFTTT

Indian petroleum minister defends country's COP26 tweak request

Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri speaks with CNN's Becky Anderson about the country's eleventh-hour request at COP26 to tweak verbiage related to phasing out fossil fuels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3kGOtG7 via IFTTT

He ordered a letterman jacket in high school but couldn't afford to pick it up. His brother just found it at a thrift shop 28 years later

Jed Mottley played varsity football 28 years ago at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, when nothing screamed ultimate pride in your sport and school like a letterman jacket -- but Mottley didn't have one. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3wXZZSn via IFTTT

Republican extremism offers a preview of possible new House majority

If House Republicans win in the midterm elections, it's already clear their new majority will be a constant churn of self-radicalization and an extremist political weapon for Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DoPdXR via IFTTT

Vials labeled 'smallpox' found at vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, CDC says

Several vials labeled "smallpox" have been found at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3HtYgZT via IFTTT

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire after border clash, Armenian Defense Ministry says

Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed on Tuesday to a ceasefire at their border, the Armenian Defense Ministry said, after Russia urged them to step back from confrontation following the deadliest clash since a war last year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3oAXUb9 via IFTTT

Jurors to begin second day of deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial

A jury of 12 people will begin a second day of deliberations Wednesday morning in Kyle Rittenhouse's homicide trial for the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of another during last year's unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3DqdmgA via IFTTT

JPMorgan CEO skips one of the world's longest quarantines

Jamie Dimon is the latest big name in business to skip one of the world's longest quarantines. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3Dm1BrB via IFTTT

Harry Styles launches gender-neutral beauty brand

Singer Harry Styles, who is known for his gender-fluid wardrobe and love of nail polish, has launched his own beauty brand, Pleasing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/30ujeY5 via IFTTT

Frida Kahlo self-portrait fetches a record $34.9 million

A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has become the most expensive work by a Latin American artist ever to sell at auction, fetching $34.9 million in New York on Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3EDjnYp via IFTTT

Hear warning to ISS after Russia's dangerous missile test

The US strongly condemned a Russian anti-satellite test that forced crew members on the International Space Station to scramble into their spacecraft for safety, calling it "a reckless and dangerous act" and saying that it "won't tolerate" behavior that puts international interests at risk. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3nn6kni via IFTTT